Cumin-Spiced Red Lentil Burgers

These red lentil burgers are made with cooked lentils, sautéed vegetables, spices, and fresh herbs. They're so hearty, you won't miss the meat!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• olive oil cooking spray
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed and divided
• 8 leaves Bibb lettuce
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 1.5 tablespoons ground cumin
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
• 0.75 cup red lentils
• 0.75 cup gluten-free bread crumbs
• 3 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 1 medium orange bell pepper, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place lentils in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until lentils are tender, about 10 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and spray the paper with cooking spray.

Step 3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 6 minutes. Add carrots, bell pepper, celery, and about 2/3 of the garlic; sauté until carrots begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cumin and cayenne pepper, then remove from the heat.

Step 4

Add lentils to the skillet, along with bread crumbs, eggs, 3 tablespoons parsley, 3 tablespoons cilantro, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined. Form mixture into eight patties and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crispy, flipping halfway through, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 6

When the burgers are almost finished, whisk yogurt, lemon juice, and remaining parsley and cilantro together in a small bowl.

Step 7

Place each burger onto a lettuce leaf and top with yogurt sauce.